It is important to note that people are experiencing first episodes of depression at younger and younger ages; hence, rates of depression are rising in younger age groups. Also, suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents, and depression is associated with increased thoughts of suicide and suicide attempts. Depressed children and adolescents are more likely to develop a host of other problems, such as substance abuse, and they are more likely to report experiencing stressful life events. For all these reasons, it is important that scientists work to develop therapies that relieve depression in this population. Studies such as this one can help advance knowledge about how best to treat this dangerous illness.